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VisitMaryland Becomes First State to Join Federal AHEAD Model Health Care Program on November 1, 2024, Signed by Governor Wes Moore
Nov 2, 2024, 03:00 PM
Maryland has become the first state in the United States to enter into an agreement under the AHEAD Model, a new federal health care program aimed at improving health care quality and equity while reducing costs for all health care payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. This initiative was formalized on Friday, November 1, 2024, when Governor Wes Moore signed the agreement, which seeks to promote equitable and affordable health care for all Maryland residents. The program is designed to enhance health care delivery and accessibility across the state.
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